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Warrant

Noun

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1.NounAuthorization or certification; a sanction, as given by a superior.
2.NounSomething that provides assurance or confirmation; a guarantee or proof.
"a warrant of authenticity; a warrant for success"
3.NounAn order that serves as authorization; especially a voucher authorizing payment or receipt of money.
4.NounAn option, usually issued together with another security and with a term at issue greater than a year, to buy other securities of the issuer.
5.NounA judicial writ authorizing an officer to make a search, seizure, or arrest, or to execute a judgment.
"an arrest warrant issued by the court"
6.NounEllipsis of warrant officer. A certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
7.NounA certificate of appointment given to a warrant officer.
8.NounA document certifying that a motor vehicle meets certain standards of mechanical soundness and safety; a warrant of fitness.
9.NounA defender, a protector.
10.NounUnderclay in a coal mine.
11.VerbTo protect, keep safe (from danger).
12.VerbTo give (someone) an assurance or guarantee (of something); also, with a double object: to guarantee (someone something).
13.VerbTo guarantee (something) to be (of a specified quality, value, etc.).
14.VerbTo guarantee as being true; to believe strongly.
"That tree is going to fall, I’ll warrant."
15.VerbTo authorize; to give (someone) sanction or warrant (to do something).
"I am warranted to search these premises fully."
16.VerbTo justify; to give grounds for.
"Circumstances arose that warranted the use of lethal force."
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